PATIENTS at the Angau Memorial General Hospital in Lae are complaining about how they are being treated at the hospital. Many patients, who are admitted are not sent directly to the wards and are kept at the outpatient corridor, have raising concerns about their treatment. Some said a proper sleeping space at the wards can contribute to the fast recovery but the current practice is worsening their sickness and pain. They say they spend up to nearly a week, or more, before being allocated a bed and are questioning if this is a process before being admitted. They also claim that they are only given treatment once a day which is slowing their recovery. A statement released from the hospital said that many individuals accompany patients and with limited space there is overcrowding. Angau is also a major referral hospital for the Momase, Highlands and New Guinea Islands regions. The issue had been raised many times but since it is common for visitors to visit and accompany their relatives or friends into the hospital and as a result there will be cases of overcrowding in the hosiptal. The statement also said the issue cannot be completely eradicated but can only be controlled by the hospital management. Post Courier